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Post by bookerbill on Jan 9, 2022 17:15:50 GMT -5
I bet shane Douglas and Harley Race was a good one to play. It was actually. There seemed to be a natural tension with the card mechanics so it may be something I revisit in the future. Thanks for checking out the aciton. |
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Post by bookerbill on Jan 9, 2022 17:19:26 GMT -5
Card 42 – Maple Leaf Wrestling –Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario (2022.01.09)
Bruiser Costa v. Jackie Fargo
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Dollar had strong words for both competitors before the bell. The opening contest was much more competitive than the fans anticipated as Costa came to fight and gave Fargo all that he could handle and then some after a strong start from Fargo. Things turned however after a brawl on the floor and Fargo used a cord to choke Costa. Dollar let it go and Fargo controlled the balance of the match and put Costa away with his finishing ATOMIC DROP. Winner: Jackie Fargo. ***
George Tragos v. Barry Windham
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Another lengthy battle that went back and forth from bell to bell. Windham was able to get the upper hand during action outside the ring. Tragos showed some incredible toughness surviving a pair of SWEETWATER SUPERPLEXES with last second kicks outs that rocked the fans. The action came to a finish at ringside when Windham slammed Tragos onto the floor where he was counted out of the ring. Winner: Barry Windham by count-out ***
Tully Blanchard w/J.J. Dillon v. Val Venis
Referee: Dick Woehrle; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Venis demanded this match after coming up short against Blanchard on the last Ringside episode. The action goes to the floor early and Blanchard goes shoulder first into the post. Venis lands his MONEY SHOT shortly afterwards but cannot get the win. Blanchard gets back into the match and the action goes back to the floor. Both men throw punches but when Dillon attempts to get involved, Woehrle will have none of it and calls for the disqualification. The fans are not happy with the result as Blanchard and Dillon make a retreat to the locker room. Winner: Val Venis by disqualification. * ½
Falls Count Anywhere Match – Masked Superstar v. Mike Whipwreck
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside.
Masked Superstar has words for Morgan Dollar as he enters the ring and the official appears shaken up. Superstar attacks Whipwreck before Gary Michael Cappetta finishes his introduction. Whipwreck comes back using his speed to take control. The fans love his tornado DDT and swinging neckbreakers. The action finally goes outside and Superstar uses a chair to flatten Whipwreck. Whipwreck eats the post and he is busted open. Superstar slams Whipwreck through the ringside table bringing ringside to their feet. Whipwreck survives a SWINGING NECKBREAKER but a COBRA HOLD ends it. Winner: Masked Superstar. ***
Shane Douglas w/ Francine v. “Raging Bull” Manny Fernandez
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Dollar has strict instructions for both men. Douglas dominated this match from the opening bell but Fernandez provide incredibly difficult to put away kicking out after four PITTSBURGH PLUNGES before finally getting in some offensive of his own. The advantage was short lived however as Douglas bounced Fernandez’s head off the ringside table and then put Fernandez away with a BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX. Winner: Shane Douglas **
Chris Candido & “Mr. Electricity” Steve Regal v. Fantastics (Bobby Fulton & Tommy Rogers)
Referee: Joey Marella; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
The fans were excited to see The Fantastics in action and they responded by taking control of this fast paced match. Regal just manages to kick out after a FANTASTIC CRADLE but a key tag to Candido gets him out of trouble. The action goes back and forth with both teams making tags before the action goes to the floor and Rogers bounces Candido’s head off the ringside table which is enough for Marella to call the disqualification. The Fantastics and the fans are upset but Candido & Regal are laughing as they head to the back with a controversial win. Winners: Chris Candido & Steve Regal. * ½
Texas Death Match Jim Londos v. Sandman
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Sandman attacks before Gary Michael Cappetta can finish his introductions. This was nothing short of a mugging with Sandman dominating the action. A DDT onto a chair left Londos a bloody mess. Londos managed to kick out after a pair of WHITE RUSSIAN LEG SWEEPS and a SINGAPORE CANE shot. It is another SINGAPORE CANE blow that finishes it and leaves Londos in a heap. Winner: Sandman * ½
Powers of Pain (The Barbarian & Warlord) w/Mr. Fuji v. Valiant Brothers (“Handsome” Jimmy Valiant & “Luscious” Johnny Valiant) w/Captain Lou Albano
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
This was an absolute war from start to finish. The Powers of Pain used their size to dominate early and both Valiant Brothers were battered into a bloody mess. Only the timely distraction from Albano after a POWER HEAD BUTT. The Valiant Brothers then managed to cut off Barbarian from his corner and went to work using every trick in the book to gain the advantage. A key pin save from Warlord kept the match going after a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE. Late in the match, the punishment taken by the Valiant Brothers took a toll and the match ended with a FLYING CLOTHESLINE to Johnny Valiant. Winners: Powers of Pain *****
Canadian Open Tag Team Title Match – Road Warriors (ch) (Animal & Hawk) w/Paul Ellering v. British Bulldogs (Dynamite Kid & Davey Boy Smith)
Referee: James Beard; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Another epic battle on this card. The champions brought all their power and battered their challengers. Davey Boy Smith was cut off and the Warriors punished him including not one but two DOOMDAY DEVICES. Dynamite Kid was able to save his partner both times. The Bulldogs finally found their spot and took over on offense against Hawk. TOWER OF LONDON looked to finish it especially after Ellering could not cause a distraction but a key pin save from Animal saved his partner and kept the champions in the match. The champions were able to get a tag and momentum turned. Kid was caught with a double clothesline out of nowhere and Animal quickly made the cover of the three count. It looks as if Kid may have kicked out of the cover but the decision stands. Winner: Road Warriors ****
Canadian Heavyweight Title Match – William Muldoon (ch) v. Harley Race
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Race tries to tell Dollar how to referee and the official is not pleased. Muldoon ties up Race in sorts of ways early on and the fans are loving it. Race manages to slow come back with punches and knees. Race this a deathjump smash and the pace picks up. Race gets sent into the corner but Race avoids the charge. Muldoon hits the corner hard and Race quickly rolls him up for a near fall. Before Muldoon can regain his feet, Race plants him with a PILEDRIVER to regain the title (Snake Eyes!). Winner and New Canadian Heavyweight Champion: Harley Race. **
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Post by cruefan68 on Jan 9, 2022 17:42:10 GMT -5
Nothing beats a night of action at Maple Leaf Gardens! Just when I expected to see William Muldoon enjoy a solid run as Canadian champ, he drops the belt to Harley Race. Snake eyes will bite you every time.
British Bulldogs vs. Road Warriors was awesome. The Road Warriors take it to retain the titles, but it looks like the Bulldogs have something of a gripe so a rematch would be great. Jim Londos is as good as they come but taking on The Sandman in a Texas Death Match proved to be a mistake. Huge win for The Sandman there. A solid show from start to finish my friend.
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Post by bookerbill on Jan 9, 2022 17:51:44 GMT -5
Nothing beats a night of action at Maple Leaf Gardens! Just when I expected to see William Muldoon enjoy a solid run as Canadian champ, he drops the belt to Harley Race. Snake eyes will bite you every time. British Bulldogs vs. Road Warriors was awesome. The Road Warriors take it to retain the titles, but it looks like the Bulldogs have something of a gripe so a rematch would be great. Jim Londos is as good as they come but taking on The Sandman in a Texas Death Match proved to be a mistake. Huge win for The Sandman there. A solid show from start to finish my friend. Thanks for the comments my friend. Snake eyes was unfortunate but the finish just means that Muldoon will remain the in title hunt. Bulldogs v. Warriors was a nice first match between the two teams. Bulldogs are looking for a return match but so are the Powers of Pain. Not sure who will be in the next title match against the Warriors. Sandman just destroyed Londos to the point where I am deciding whether Londos is leaving the territory or coming back for more. |
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Post by gnw2022 on Jan 9, 2022 19:10:21 GMT -5
Nice card,loved the action! I have never been a Whipreck fan, but I will admit he fares better than expected most times. I have found the same to be true about D'lo Brown!....keep up the great action.
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Post by Spider Kid on Jan 10, 2022 1:11:43 GMT -5
Go Harley!! The Road Warriors are a tough team to beat. Good show
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Post by TTX on Jan 10, 2022 14:30:25 GMT -5
Roadies take another questionable call. Nice to see Jackie Fargo win.
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Post by bookerbill on Jan 10, 2022 19:16:17 GMT -5
Nice card,loved the action! I have never been a Whipreck fan, but I will admit he fares better than expected most times. I have found the same to be true about D'lo Brown!....keep up the great action. I have to agree with you. I was not a really a big fan either but he has managed to upset the apple cart of several competitors in my fed. |
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Post by bookerbill on Jan 10, 2022 19:18:38 GMT -5
Roadies take another questionable call. Nice to see Jackie Fargo win. The Road Warriors seemed to be getting the breaks and hanging onto the gold. I am really hoping the Fargo moves up the card but there were several points in his match where I thought Costa would pull out the win. Not sure Fargo will be a main eventer in Maple Leaf Wrestling. |
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Post by bookerbill on Jan 15, 2022 16:22:06 GMT -5
Card 43 - Maple Leaf Wrestling – Ringside – Guelph Memorial Gardens, Guelph, Ontario (2022.01.15) Bruiser Costa v. Jerry LynnReferee: Morgan Dollar Costa did everything possible to ruin the debut of Jerry Lynn dominating the early action with his weight advantage and power. He picked up a pair of really near falls. Lynn was able to reverse a whip to the corner and took control with a springboard dropkick. It was all Lynn from that point in and out scoring a pair of near falls himself before landing a guillotine leg drop to pick up the three count. Winner: Jerry Lynn** Jerry Lynn stops in to speak with Gordon Solie who congratulates Lynn on his debut victory. Costa storms in and decks Lynn kicking off a wild brawl. Lynn fights back and takes out Costa with a DDT onto the floor. Costa needs assistance leaving the area. Hillbilly Jim v. Rock RiddleReferee: James Beard This was an intense battle from start to finish. The action when to the floor multiple time and both men traded shoulder rams into the post. Riddle managed to survive a Bear Hug but Jim’s power proved to be the difference with Jim getting the win after an elbow drop. Winner: Hillbilly Jim** British Bulldogs are interviewed by Gordon Solie and they talk about getting another shot at the Canadian Open Tag Team Championship. The British duo are jumped by Barry Windham & The Raging Bull who lay a beating on the Bulldogs and drag them towards the ring!British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) v. Barry Windham & “Raging Bull” Manny FernandezReferee: Joey Marella The fans are stunned and all over Windham and Fernandez. The Bulldogs are not down long and soon the action is battling back and forth. Smith rocks the fans with a superplex to Windham who is none too pleased. Later a double headbutt connects on Fernandez to turn the momentum back in the Bulldogs favour. They don’t look back and a DIVING HEAD BUTT from Dynamite Kid gives the Bulldogs an emotional victory. Winners: British Bulldogs *** Shane Douglas w/Francine v. George TragosReferee: Morgan Dollar Douglas is all over Dollar before the bell and Francine adds in her two sense as well. The referee appears concerned. Tragos took control and forced the action to the mat. Douglas took control during a brawl on the floor but a BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX resulted in a 2 ½ count. Tragos used his skills to get back into the match but could not get Douglas in a position to finish him before Douglas connected with gourdbuster and gained the three count. Winner: Shane Douglas * ½ Never at a loss for words, Shane Douglas and Francine are interviewed by Gordon Solie. They quickly dismiss Solie’s notion that they intimidated referee Morgan Dollar and that contributed to their victory. Douglas mentioned the upcoming show at the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena on January 23rd and tells us that he has an open contract for that night and welcomes anyone from the roster to sign on the dotted line. Powers of Pain (The Barbarian & Warlord) w/Mr. Fuji v. Chaz Taylor & Tugboat TaylorReferee: Morgan Dollar Dollar causes a stir when he sends Fuji to the back before the action gets underway. The fans are buzzing as Chaz Taylor uses his speed to keep first Barbarian and then Warlord off balance. Tugboat keeps the momentum going but the Powers of Pain finally get an opening. They team up against Tugboat Taylor for a POWER HEAD BUTT but Chaz Taylor jumps into the action to save his father. An ELEVATED CLOTHESLINE follows. Taylor is back in for the save but this time Morgan Dollar calls for the disqualification when Taylor takes out both Powers of Pain with dropkicks. Winners: Powers of Pain by DQ * ½ Canadian Heavyweight Champion Harley Race & Tully Blanchard are interviewed by Gordon Solie and express their confidence with Race having some particularly harsh comments directed towards former champion William Muldoon.William Muldoon & Val Venis v. Canadian Heavyweight Champion Harley Race & Tully Blanchard w/J.J. DillonReferee: Morgan Dollar Blanchard and Venis traded moves early on before Muldoon took Blanchard to school. Race was able to get in and the fans were treated to a championship v. top challenger show down. Muldoon made the most of his opportunity using a double shoulder lock to weaken Race before connecting with a BODY LIFT & THROW to pin the Canadian Heavyweight Champion in the middle of the ring. Winners: William Muldoon & Val Venis * ½ WRESTLING
SUNDAY January 23rd 7:30 PM
Trillium Title Tournament Semi-Finals
Fabulous Moolah v. Sherri Martel
SEE T.V. WRESTLING SAT. CH. 00 AT 1:00 PM
Exhibition of Strength and Science
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